Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the Isuzu Axiom (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves. A Car Place (2003)
This vehicle has above average off-road ability, interior appearance, and warranty.
Automobile Magazine (2002)
The Axiom is of body-on-frame construction, so it has sufficient ground clearance for real off-road use, and its optional four-wheel-drive system has an honest-to-god low range. Best Stuff (2002)
It’s somewhere between a locomotive-inspired station wagon and a muscled-up Toyota Highlander in appearance. In either case, the Axiom comes off as quite distinctive, very modern and attractive, depending on your threshold for different. Boston Globe (2002)
This is one rugged, powerful, solidly built SUV; a great combination of truck toughness, sporty luxury, and eye-popping engineering. Car Buying Strategies (2002)
The Isuzu Axiom 4WD Sport Utility takes it even further, increasing performance to include limited slip differential, four-wheel on-demand/shift-on-the-fly drive, and power four-wheel vented disc brakes. This vehicle is definitely a strong off-road contender in the SUV category. Car Trackers (2002)
Enhanced by 17" wheels, this SUV drew plenty of stares! Cars.com (2002)
Isuzu claims that the Axiom has a lower center of gravity than typical SUVs, but ground clearance remains ample. The front bumper is positioned at a height similar to that of passenger cars to minimize damage during a collision. Copley News Service (2002)
If you are one of those people whose VCR at home is flashing "12:00" because it's too complicated to program, the simpler virtues of the straightforward Axiom may be just for you. Curbside (2002)
Isuzu’s Axiom is loosely based on the tried-and-true Rodeo, with an engine from the Trooper. By not having to tool up the more expensive parts of the vehicle – engine, transmission, etc., Isuzu is able to make the Axiom rather affordable. Detroit News (2002)
The Axiom is built on the body-on-frame chassis of the Isuzu Rodeo, a more traditional SUV. Edmunds (2002)
Based on the Rodeo's platform and structure, powered by the Trooper's V6 and four-wheel-drive system, but styled to appeal to a new breed of SUV buyer: the crossover consumer. Epinions (2002)
See what fellow owners of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom SUV think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad. Motor Trend (2002)
On curvy roads the Axiom handles as smoothly as a sedan, thanks in part to the use of coil springs in the rear, instead of the more trucklike leafs. The downside is that the Axiom's tail can be easily bottomed-out off-road. MSN Carpoint (2002)
Fast and versatile sport-utility vehicle with controversial styling. Statesman Classifieds (2002)
The Axiom bears no family resemblance to the conservative Trooper and Rodeo SUVs. A prominent louvered grille, feline headlights and rear sloping roof line give the Axiom a striking presence. SUV.com (2002)
Said to be 'infused with sophistication', the combination of all wheel drive traction and intelligent suspension control, coupled with ample family and additional cargo space, results in a stylish new offering in the burgeoning SUV marketplace. The Car Connection (2002)
The body is shifted to the rear on chassis, giving good off-road entry angles and a swept back styling. That look is complemented by a higher beltline and higher windowsills than those found on other SUVs. The Car Connection (2002)
Old-school fundamentals meet carlike amenities. The Car Place (2002)
For all of Isuzu's efforts to create a more livable, more useable vehicle than its exciting-but-terribly-flawed VehiCROSS, the Axiom comes up short in measurements of greatness. USA Today (2002)
Axiom can be had in a base, rear-wheel-drive, unfancy version. But the hot setup is the high-end XS with four-wheel drive. Virtual Road Test (2002)
Powerful but thirsty best sum up Isuzu's 3.5-liter V6. A sophisticated engine with double overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the Axiom's motor delivers ample horsepower and decent torque. Yahoo Autos (2002)
The 2002 Axiom is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Base 2WD to the XS 4WD.
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